Comparing Harden to T-Mac is an insult to T-Mac. McGrady was an insane talent in his prime and had some huge games in the playoffs, but he just never had the supporting cast, good luck, and health at the same time to translate it into wins.

Harden, meanwhile, is just a third option at best who is elevated to near first-option production in the regular season by the officiating, which fools casual fans and front offices around the league into thinking he's better than he actually is.